Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometer ICP-OES

ICP-OES is an Agilent 5900 SDVS (Synchronous Vertical Dual View, allowing for both axial and radial views of the plasma). It utilises emission spectrometry and can measure elemental concentrations with most having detectable limits down in the few ppb range. This analysis can be used for a range of samples, including soil digestions. The instrument is coupled with an autosampler for high sample throughput. Most samples can be analysed in < 1 min.

 

Analytical capabilities
  • Analysis of almost all the chemical elements (those with sufficient sensitive lines within 180-766 nm range)
  • Typical errors are <2%
  • Detection limits down to ppb-ppt concentrations for certain elements
  • Capability to run samples in 30 secs with auto valve injector
Limitations: Can only be used for solutions. Any solid material (rocks, soil, biological materials) needs to be digested prior to analysis and in a suitable matrix for analysis.
Sample requirements
  • Sample for ICP-OES must be in solution, ideally in a <10% nitric acid matrix and filtered (free from suspended solids). Samples with up to 10% TDS can be run.
  • Quantity of sample required varies, though typically 4-5 mls in the lowest volume that can be run. It is recommended that sample volume is 10-15 ml to allow for repeats (if needed).

ICP-OES Agilent 5900 SDVS

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